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Scott, Bailey Power NC State to 48-36 Upset of No. 8 Georgia Tech for Yellow Jackets’ 1st Loss

  • On Nov 1, 2025, North Carolina State defeated No. 8 Georgia Tech 48-36 in Raleigh at Carter-Finley Stadium before a sold-out crowd of 51,913, ending the Yellow Jackets' unbeaten run.
  • Redshirt freshman Duke Scott's breakout night provided the spark as he ran for a career-best 196 yards replacing injured ACC rushing leader Hollywood Smothers, while CJ Bailey threw for 340 yards and scored three total touchdowns.
  • Despite gaining 559 yards, Georgia Tech often settled for field goals and missed kicks, while North Carolina State piled up 583 total yards and scored on eight of 10 drives with six touchdowns.
  • The win gives North Carolina State Wolfpack a rare top-10 scalp, ending with Caden Fordham intercepting Haynes King's pass and Wolfpack fans storming the field.
  • Later this month, both teams have open weeks before Nov. 15 matchups, with Georgia Tech visiting Boston College and N.C. State scheduled at Miami.
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